The first solar eclipse to cross America in 99 years is coming. To some, it’s an act of God.

The eclipse will be an important moment for scientific observers and a massive spectator event. It will also, for many people of faith, be evidence of God’s majesty — and even, to a few, a harbinger of the end of the world.

Embracing the power of story

Our new Storytelling Project — under the topic “Faith & Justice” — is a series on Metanoia, a movement of people rooted in faith who invest in neighborhood assets to build leaders, establish quality housing and generate economic development in North Charleston, South Carolina.